Diamantplein, Leiden

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Diamantplein is a place located in Leiden (Zuid-Holland province) and belongs to the category of square.

It is situated at an altitude of 13 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 52°9'24"N latitude and 4°27'54"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Diamantplein is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Opaalstraat (bus, 2 min walk), De Vink (train, 20 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Stevensbloem (shopping, 16 min walk), Universiteitsbibliotheek Leiden (library, 18 min walk), Vijf Meihal (sport, 19 min walk).

Coordinates: 52°9'24"N, 4°27'54"E

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Diamantplein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Ethnology, Museum Boerhaave, Museum De Valk, Rijksmuseum van Oudheden.

0.9 miNE
Long-established museum of world culture
National Museum of Ethnology, Leiden
23 min walk • The National Museum of Ethnology, located in the historic city of Leiden, Netherlands, is a captivating institution dedicated to the cultures and peoples from around the world. Established in 1837, this museum has grown to become one of the most important...
1.1 miE
History of Dutch sciences and medicine
Museum Boerhaave, Leiden
28 min walk • Nestled in the quaint Dutch city of Leiden, Museum Boerhaave stands as a testament to the rich heritage of science and medicine. This illustrious institution, named after the renowned 17th-century physician Herman Boerhaave, offers an unparalleled exploration of the...
1.1 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum De Valk, Leiden
28 min walk • Museum De Valk, a beacon of history nestled in the heart of Leiden, Netherlands, stands as a testament to the city's rich milling heritage. This striking museum, housed within a meticulously restored 18th-century windmill, offers visitors an unparalleled glimpse into...
0.9 miE
Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden
23 min walk • The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, nestled in the historic city of Leiden, Netherlands, is a treasure trove of ancient artifacts and a testament to human civilization's rich and diverse past. Established in 1818, this museum is the national center of archaeology where...
1.1 miNE
Fine art museum with works by Rembrandt
Museum De Lakenhal, Leiden
27 min walk • Museum De Lakenhal, a beacon of cultural heritage nestled in the historic city of Leiden, Netherlands, stands as a testament to the city's rich artistic and industrial past. This distinguished museum, housed in a beautifully restored 17th-century building, was...
0.9 miE
Museum, Philipp Franz von Siebold, Specialty museum
SieboldHuis, Leiden
22 min walk • Japan Museum SieboldHuis is a museum located at the Rapenburg in Leiden, Netherlands. It displays items that were collected by Philipp Franz von Siebold between 1823 and 1829 during his stay at Dejima, the Dutch trade colony nearby Nagasaki in Japan. It also functions as a museum of Japanese culture.
1.1 miE
Church
Heilige Lodewijkkerk, Leiden
29 min walk • The Heilige Lodewijkkerk, also called the St. Louis Church, is a Roman Catholic church at the Steenschuur in Leiden.
1 miE
Events center in a former church
Pieterskerk, Leiden
25 min walk • The Pieterskerk is a late-Gothic Dutch Protestant church in Leiden dedicated to Saint Peter. It is known today as the church of the Pilgrim Fathers, where the pastor John Robinson was buried.
0.8 miE
University astronomical observatory
Leiden Observatory, Leiden
21 min walk • Leiden Observatory is an astronomical institute of Leiden University, in the Netherlands. Established in 1633 to house the quadrant of Rudolph Snellius, it is the oldest operating university observatory in the world, with the only older still existing observatory being the Vatican Observatory.
1.3 miSW
52°8'24"N • 4°27'10"E
Golfbaan Het Wedde, Voorschoten
32 min walk • Golf
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Established botanical gardens with cafe
Hortus Botanicus, Leiden
22 min walk • The Hortus botanicus of Leiden is the oldest botanical garden of the Netherlands, and one of the oldest in the world. It is located in the southwestern part of the historical centre of the city, between the Academy building and the old Leiden Observatory building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Diamantplein?

Nearby attractions include Universiteitsbibliotheek Leiden, Leiden (18 min walk), Hogeschool Leiden, Leiden (20 min walk), Galerie De Pieter, Leiden (21 min walk), Leiden Observatory, Leiden (21 min walk).

How to get to Diamantplein by public transport?

The nearest stations to Diamantplein:

Bus

Opaalstraat • Lines: 1, 2 (2 min walk)
Robijnstraat • Lines: 1, 2 (4 min walk)

Train

De Vink (20 min walk)
Leiden Centraal (26 min walk)